List of National Hockey League arenas facts for kids
The following is a list of National Hockey League (NHL) arenas. This list includes past, present, and future arenas.
Madison Square Garden is the only current arena whose name is not held by a corporate sponsor. Climate Pledge Arena's name is corporately held by Amazon, which uses its naming rights contract to promote its climate change awareness initiative.
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Current arenas
- § Underwent reconstruction from 2018 to 2021, resulting in a completely new arena bowl and concourses underneath the original roof of the Seattle Center Coliseum from 1962.
- † Underwent extensive renovations from 2010 to 2013, resulting in a completely new arena bowl and concourses within the original structure.
Map of current arenas
Future and proposed arenas
Arena | Team | Location | Capacity | Opening | Reference |
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New Ottawa Arena | Ottawa Senators | Ottawa, Ontario | 16,500 | TBD | |
Calgary Event Centre | Calgary Flames | Calgary, Alberta | 18,000–18,400 | 2026–2027 |
Former arenas
Eastern Conference | ||||||
Atlantic Division | ||||||
Team | Arena | Years used | Capacity | Opened | Location | Reference |
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Boston Bruins | ||||||
Boston Garden | 1928–1995 | 14,448 | 1928 | Boston, Massachusetts | ||
Boston Arena | 1924–1928 | 5,900 | 1910 | |||
Buffalo Sabres | ||||||
Buffalo Memorial Auditorium | 1970–1996 | 16,433 | 1940 | Buffalo, New York | ||
Detroit Red Wings (Detroit Falcons) (Detroit Cougars) |
Joe Louis Arena | 1979–2017 | 20,027 | 1979 | Detroit, Michigan | |
Olympia Stadium | 1927–1979 | 16,700 | 1927 | |||
Border Cities Arena | 1926–1927 | 6,000 | 1924 | Windsor, Ontario | ||
Florida Panthers | ||||||
Miami Arena | 1993–1998 | 14,703 | 1988 | Miami, Florida | ||
Montreal Canadiens | ||||||
Montreal Forum | 1926–1996 | 17,959 | 1924 | Montreal, Quebec | ||
Mount Royal Arena | 1919–1926 | 10,000 | 1919 | |||
Jubilee Arena | 1909–1911, 1918–1919 | 3,000 | 1908 | |||
Montreal Arena | 1911–1918 | 6,000 | 1898 | Westmount, Quebec | ||
Ottawa Senators | ||||||
Ottawa Civic Centre | 1992–1996 | 10,575 | 1967 | Ottawa, Ontario | ||
Tampa Bay Lightning | ||||||
Thunderdome | 1993–1996 | 28,153 | 1990 | St. Petersburg, Florida | ||
Expo Hall | 1992–1993 | 10,425 | 1976 | Tampa, Florida | ||
Toronto Maple Leafs (Toronto St. Patricks) (Toronto Arenas) |
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Maple Leaf Gardens | 1931–1999 | 15,726 | 1931 | Toronto, Ontario | ||
Arena Gardens | 1917–1931 | 7,500 | 1912 | |||
Metropolitan Division | ||||||
Team | Arena | Years used | Capacity | Opened | Location | Reference |
Carolina Hurricanes (Hartford Whalers) (New England Whalers) |
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Greensboro Coliseum | 1997–1999 | 21,273 | 1959 | Greensboro, North Carolina | ||
Springfield Civic Center | 1978–1980 | 7,444 | 1972 | Springfield, Massachusetts | ||
Hartford Civic Center | 1980–1997 1975–1978 |
15,635 | 1975 | Hartford, Connecticut | ||
Columbus Blue Jackets | None | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | |
New Jersey Devils (Colorado Rockies) (Kansas City Scouts) |
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Brendan Byrne Arena Continental Airlines Arena (1996–2007) |
1982–2007 | 19,040 | 1981 | East Rutherford, New Jersey | ||
McNichols Sports Arena | 1976–1982 | 16,061 | 1975 | Denver, Colorado | ||
Kemper Arena | 1974–1976 | 16,300 | 1974 | Kansas City, Missouri | ||
New York Islanders | ||||||
Barclays Center | 2015–2020 | 15,795 | 2012 | Brooklyn, New York | ||
Nassau Coliseum | 1972–2015, 2018–2021 | 13,917 | 1972 | Uniondale, New York | ||
New York Rangers | ||||||
Madison Square Garden (III) | 1926–1968 | 15,928 | 1925 | New York, New York | ||
Philadelphia Flyers | ||||||
The Spectrum CoreStates Spectrum (1994–1996) |
1967–1996 | 17,380 | 1967 | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | ||
Pittsburgh Penguins | ||||||
Pittsburgh Civic Arena Mellon Arena (1999–2010) |
1967–2010 | 16,940 | 1961 | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania | ||
Washington Capitals | ||||||
Capital Centre USAir Arena (1993–1996) US Airways Arena (1996–1997) |
1974–1997 | 18,130 | 1973 | Landover, Maryland |
Western Conference | ||||||
Central Division | ||||||
Team | Arena | Years used | Capacity | Opened | Location | Reference |
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Arizona Coyotes (Phoenix Coyotes) (original Winnipeg Jets) |
Mullett Arena | 2022–2024 | 5,000 | 2022 | Tempe, Arizona | |
Gila River Arena Glendale Arena (2003–2006) Jobing.com Arena (2006–2014) |
2003–2022 | 17,125 | 2003 | Glendale, Arizona | ||
America West Arena | 1996–2003 | 16,210 | 1992 | Phoenix, Arizona | ||
Winnipeg Arena | 1972–1996 | 15,567 | 1955 | Winnipeg, Manitoba | ||
Chicago Blackhawks (Chicago Black Hawks) |
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Chicago Stadium | 1929–1994 | 18,472 | 1929 | Chicago, Illinois | ||
Chicago Coliseum | 1926–1929 | 6,000 | 1899 | |||
Colorado Avalanche (Quebec Nordiques) |
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McNichols Sports Arena | 1995–1999 | 16,061 | 1975 | Denver, Colorado | ||
Quebec Coliseum / Colisée de Québec | 1972–1995 | 15,399 | 1950 | Quebec City, Quebec | ||
Dallas Stars (Minnesota North Stars) |
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Reunion Arena | 1993–2001 | 17,001 | 1980 | Dallas, Texas | ||
Met Center | 1967–1993 | 15,000 | 1967 | Bloomington, Minnesota | ||
Nashville Predators | None | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | |
Minnesota Wild | None | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | |
St. Louis Blues | ||||||
St. Louis Arena The Checkerdome (1977–1983) |
1967–1994 | 17,188 | 1929 | St. Louis, Missouri | ||
Winnipeg Jets (Atlanta Thrashers) |
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Philips Arena | 1999–2011 | 18,545 | 1999 | Atlanta, Georgia | ||
Pacific Division | ||||||
Team | Arena | Years used | Capacity | Opened | Location | Reference |
Calgary Flames (Atlanta Flames) |
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Stampede Corral | 1980–1983 | 7,424 | 1950 | Calgary, Alberta | ||
Omni Coliseum | 1972–1980 | 15,278 | 1972 | Atlanta, Georgia | ||
Edmonton Oilers (Alberta Oilers) |
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Northlands Coliseum Edmonton Coliseum (1995–1998) Skyreach Centre (1998–2003) Rexall Place (2003–2016) |
1974–2016 | 16,839 | 1974 | Edmonton, Alberta | ||
Edmonton Gardens | 1972–1974 | 7,200 | 1913 | |||
Los Angeles Kings | ||||||
The Forum Great Western Forum (1988–1999) |
1967–1999 | 16,005 | 1967 | Inglewood, California | ||
San Jose Sharks | ||||||
Cow Palace | 1991–1993 | 11,089 | 1941 | Daly City, California | ||
Seattle Kraken | ||||||
None | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | ||
Vancouver Canucks | ||||||
Pacific Coliseum | 1970–1995 | 16,150 | 1967 | Vancouver, British Columbia | ||
Vegas Golden Knights | ||||||
None | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Defunct teams
Team | Arena | Years used | Capacity | Opened | Location | Ref(s) |
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Brooklyn Americans (1941–1942) (New York Americans) (1925–1941) |
Madison Square Garden (III) | 1925–1942 | 15,928 | 1925 | New York, New York | |
Cleveland Barons (1976–1978) (California Golden Seals) (1970–1976) (Oakland Seals) (1967–1970) (California Seals) (1967) |
Richfield Coliseum | 1976–1978 | 18,544 | 1974 | Richfield, Ohio | |
Oakland–Alameda County Coliseum Arena | 1967–1976 | 13,601 | 1966 | Oakland, California | ||
(Hamilton Tigers) (1920–1925) (Quebec Athletic Club) (1919–1920) |
Barton Street Arena | 1920–1925 | 4,500 | 1910 | Hamilton, Ontario | |
Quebec Arena | 1919–1920 | 6,000 | 1913 | Quebec City, Quebec | ||
Philadelphia Quakers (1930–1931) (Pittsburgh Pirates) (1925–1930) |
Philadelphia Arena | 1930–1931 | 4,000 | 1920 | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | |
Duquesne Gardens | 1925–1930 | 6,500 | 1890 | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania | ||
Montreal Maroons (1924–1938) |
Montreal Forum | 1924–1938 | 17,959 | 1924 | Montreal, Quebec | |
Montreal Wanderers (1917–1918) |
Montreal Arena | 1917–1918 | 6,000 | 1898 | Montreal, Quebec | |
St. Louis Eagles (1934–1935) (Ottawa Senators) (1917–1934) |
St. Louis Arena | 1934–1935 | 20,000 | 1929 | St. Louis, Missouri | |
Ottawa Auditorium | 1923–1934 | 10,000 | 1923 | Ottawa, Ontario | ||
The Arena | 1917–1923 | 7,000 | 1907 |
Outdoor venues
The following are outdoor venues that have hosted any of the following events:
- Starting in 2003, the frequent but not annual Heritage Classic.
- Starting in 2008, the annual (except 2013 and 2021) Winter Classic.
- Starting in 2014, the annual (except 2021) Stadium Series.
- In 2017, the 100th anniversary of the NHL, the Centennial Classic and 100 Classic.
Host team | Venue | Event | Year used | Attendance | Location | Ref(s) |
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Edmonton Oilers | Commonwealth Stadium | Heritage Classic | 2003 | 57,167 | Edmonton, Alberta | Recap |
Buffalo Sabres | Ralph Wilson Stadium | Winter Classic | 2008 | 71,217 | Orchard Park, New York | Recap |
Chicago Blackhawks | Wrigley Field | Winter Classic | 2009 | 40,818 | Chicago, Illinois | Recap |
Boston Bruins | Fenway Park | Winter Classic | 2010 | 38,112 | Boston, Massachusetts | Recap |
Pittsburgh Penguins | Heinz Field | Winter Classic | 2011 | 68,111 | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania | Recap |
Calgary Flames | McMahon Stadium | Heritage Classic | 41,022 | Calgary, Alberta | Recap | |
Philadelphia Flyers | Citizens Bank Park | Winter Classic | 2012 | 46,967 | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Recap |
Detroit Red Wings | Michigan Stadium | Winter Classic | 2014 | 105,491 | Ann Arbor, Michigan | Recap |
Los Angeles Kings | Dodger Stadium | Stadium Series | 54,099 | Los Angeles, California | Recap | |
New Jersey Devils | Yankee Stadium | 50,105 | Bronx, New York | Recap | ||
New York Islanders | 50,027 | Recap | ||||
Chicago Blackhawks | Soldier Field | 62,921 | Chicago, Illinois | Recap | ||
Vancouver Canucks | BC Place | Heritage Classic | 54,194 | Vancouver, British Columbia | Recap | |
Washington Capitals | Nationals Park | Winter Classic | 2015 | 42,832 | Washington, D.C. | Recap |
San Jose Sharks | Levi's Stadium | Stadium Series | 70,205 | Santa Clara, California | Recap | |
Boston Bruins | Gillette Stadium | Winter Classic | 2016 | 67,246 | Foxborough, Massachusetts | Recap |
Minnesota Wild | TCF Bank Stadium | Stadium Series | 50,426 | Minneapolis, Minnesota | Recap | |
Colorado Avalanche | Coors Field | 50,095 | Denver, Colorado | Recap | ||
Winnipeg Jets | Investors Group Field | Heritage Classic | 33,240 | Winnipeg, Manitoba | Recap | |
Toronto Maple Leafs | BMO Field | Centennial Classic | 2017 | 40,148 | Toronto, Ontario | Recap |
St. Louis Blues | Busch Stadium | Winter Classic | 46,556 | St. Louis, Missouri | Recap | |
Pittsburgh Penguins | Heinz Field | Stadium Series | 67,318 | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania | Recap | |
Ottawa Senators | TD Place Stadium | 100 Classic | 33,959 | Ottawa, Ontario | Recap | |
Buffalo Sabres | Citi Field | Winter Classic | 2018 | 41,821 | Queens, New York | Recap |
Washington Capitals | Navy–Marine Corps Memorial Stadium | Stadium Series | 29,516 | Annapolis, Maryland | Recap | |
Chicago Blackhawks | Notre Dame Stadium | Winter Classic | 2019 | 76,126 | Notre Dame, Indiana | Recap |
Philadelphia Flyers | Lincoln Financial Field | Stadium Series | 69,620 | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Recap | |
Dallas Stars | Cotton Bowl Stadium | Winter Classic | 2020 | 85,630 | Dallas, Texas | Recap |
Colorado Avalanche | Falcon Stadium | Stadium Series | 43,574 | Colorado Springs, Colorado | Recap | |
Minnesota Wild | Target Field | Winter Classic | 2022 | 38,519 | Minneapolis, Minnesota | Recap |
Nashville Predators | Nissan Stadium | Stadium Series | 68,619 | Nashville, Tennessee | Recap | |
Buffalo Sabres | Tim Hortons Field | Heritage Classic | 26,119 | Hamilton, Ontario | Recap | |
Boston Bruins | Fenway Park | Winter Classic | 2023 | 39,243 | Boston, Massachusetts | Recap |
Carolina Hurricanes | Carter–Finley Stadium | Stadium Series | 56,961 | Raleigh, North Carolina | Recap | |
Edmonton Oilers | Commonwealth Stadium | Heritage Classic | 55,441 | Edmonton, Alberta | Recap | |
Seattle Kraken | T-Mobile Park | Winter Classic | 2024 | 47,313 | Seattle, Washington | Recap |
New Jersey Devils | MetLife Stadium | Stadium Series | 70,328 | East Rutherford, New Jersey | Recap | |
New York Islanders | 79,690 | Recap | ||||
Chicago Blackhawks | Wrigley Field | Winter Classic | 2025 | Chicago, Illinois | ||
Columbus Blue Jackets | Ohio Stadium | Stadium Series | Columbus, Ohio |
Neutral venues
The following are neutral venues that have hosted games that counted in the NHL regular season standings:
Arena | Event | Year used | Location | Ref(s) |
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Aréna de Québec | Game between the Ottawa Senators and Montreal Canadiens, February 27, 1918 | 1917–1918 | Quebec City, Quebec | |
Peace Bridge Arena | Various home games for the Chicago Blackhawks and Pittsburgh Pirates | 1928–1929, 1929–1930 | Fort Erie, Ontario | |
Boardwalk Hall | Various home games for the Ottawa Senators and Pittsburgh Pirates | 1929–1930 | Atlantic City, New Jersey | |
Olympia Stadium | Various home games for the Ottawa Senators and Chicago Blackhawks | 1928–1929, 1929–1930, 1930–1931, 1933–1934 | Detroit, Michigan | |
Border Cities Arena | Game between the Montreal Maroons and Chicago Blackhawks, March 2, 1929 | 1928–1929 | Windsor, Ontario | |
Boston Garden | Various home games for the Ottawa Senators and Pittsburgh Pirates | 1928–1929, 1929–1930 | Boston, Massachusetts | |
Madison Square Garden | Various home games for the Ottawa Senators and Pittsburgh Pirates | 1928–1929, 1929–1930, 1930–1931 | New York, New York | |
Chicago Coliseum | Various Chicago Blackhawks games when their usual home arena, Chicago Stadium, was unavailable | 1929–1930, 1932–1933 | Chicago, Illinois | |
Arena Gardens | Various home games for the Ottawa Senators and Pittsburgh Pirates | 1929–1930, 1930–1931 | Toronto, Ontario | |
Maple Leaf Gardens | Game between the Toronto Maple Leafs and Ottawa Senators, January 14, 1933, which was a home game for Ottawa | 1929–1930, 1930–1931 | Toronto, Ontario | |
Indiana State Fairgrounds Coliseum Pepsi Coliseum (1991–2012) Fairgrounds Coliseum (2014) Indiana Farmers Coliseum (2014–present) |
Various home games for the Chicago Blackhawks | 1952–1953, 1953–1954 | Indianapolis, Indiana | |
Ak-Sar-Ben Coliseum | Various home games for the Chicago Blackhawks | 1953–1954, 1954–1955, 1955–1956 | Omaha, Nebraska | |
St. Louis Arena | Various home games for the Chicago Blackhawks | 1954–1955, 1955–1956 | St. Louis, Missouri | |
St. Paul Auditorium | Game between the Chicago Blackhawks and Boston Bruins, February 23, 1955 | 1954–1955 | Saint Paul, Minnesota | |
Long Beach Arena | Various home games for the Los Angeles Kings | 1967–1968 | Long Beach, California | |
Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena | Various home games for the Los Angeles Kings | 1967–1968 | Los Angeles, California | |
Madison Square Garden | Game between the Oakland Seals and Philadelphia Flyers, March 3, 1968 | 1967–1968 | New York, New York | |
Maple Leaf Gardens | Game between the Boston Bruins and Philadelphia Flyers, March 7, 1968 | 1967–1968 | Toronto, Ontario | |
Colisée de Québec | Various home games for the Philadelphia Flyers | 1967–1968 | Quebec City, Quebec | |
Cow Palace | Various home games for the Oakland Seals | 1968–1969 | Daly City, California | |
Saskatchewan Place | Neutral site games in 1992–93 and 1993–94 | 1992–1993, 1993–1994 | Saskatoon, Saskatchewan | |
Copps Coliseum FirstOntario Centre (2014–present) |
Neutral site games in 1992–93 and 1993–94 | 1992–1993, 1993–1994 | Hamilton, Ontario | |
Bradley Center | Neutral site games in 1992–93 | 1992–1993 | Milwaukee, Wisconsin | |
ARCO Arena Power Balance Pavilion (2011–2012) Sleep Train Arena (2012–2016) |
Neutral site games in 1992–93 and 1993–94 | 1992–1993, 1993–1994 | Sacramento, California | |
Halifax Metro Centre Scotiabank Centre (2014–present) |
Neutral site games in 1993–94 | 1993–1994 | Halifax, Nova Scotia | |
Richfield Coliseum | Neutral site games in 1992–1993 and 1993–1994 | 1992–1993, 1993–1994 | Richfield, Ohio | |
America West Arena US Airways Center (2006–2015) Talking Stick Resort Arena (2016–present) |
Neutral site games in 1993–94 | 1993–1994 | Phoenix, Arizona | |
Target Center | Neutral site games in 1993–94 | 1993–1994 | Minneapolis, Minnesota | |
Orlando Arena | Neutral site games in 1993–94 | 1993–1994 | Orlando, Florida | |
Market Square Arena | Neutral site game in 1992–93 | 1992–1993 | Indianapolis, Indiana | |
Arizona Veterans Memorial Coliseum | Neutral site game in 1992–93 | 1992–1993 | Phoenix, Arizona | |
Miami Arena | Neutral site game in 1992–93 | 1992–1993 | Miami, Florida | |
Myriad Convention Center | Neutral site game in 1992–93 | 1992–1993 | Oklahoma City, Oklahoma | |
Reunion Arena | Neutral site game in 1992–93 | 1992–1993 | Dallas, Texas | |
Carver Arena | Neutral site game in 1992–93 | 1992–1993 | Peoria, Illinois | |
Omni Coliseum | Neutral site game in 1992–93 | 1992–1993 | Atlanta, Georgia | |
Riverfront Coliseum The Crown (1997–1999) Firstar Center (1999–2002) U.S. Bank Arena (2002–present) |
Neutral site game in 1992–93 | 1992–1993 | Cincinnati, Ohio | |
Providence Civic Center Dunkin' Donuts Center (2001–present) |
Neutral site game in 1992–93 | 1992–1993 | Providence, Rhode Island | |
Yoyogi Arena | 1997–98 and 1998–99 season openers | 1997–1998 | Tokyo, Japan | |
Saitama Super Arena | 2000–01 season opener | 2000 | Saitama, Japan | |
Blue Cross Arena | Various home games for the Buffalo Sabres | 2003–2004, 2005–2006 | Rochester, New York | |
The O2 Arena | 2007 NHL Premiere | 2007 | London, United Kingdom | |
Avicii Arena/Ericsson Globe | multiple NHL Premieres, 2017, 2019 and 2023 NHL Global Series | 2008–2011, 2017, 2019, 2023 | Stockholm, Sweden | |
Sazka Arena O2 Arena (2010–) |
2008 and 2010 NHL Premieres, 2019 and 2022 NHL Global Series | 2008, 2010, 2019, 2022 | Prague, Czech Republic | |
Helsinki Halli Hartwall Areena (1997–2014) Hartwall Arena (2014–2022) |
multiple NHL Premieres, 2018 NHL Global Series | 2009–2011, 2018 | Helsinki, Finland | |
O2 World Mercedes-Benz Arena (2015–) |
2011 NHL Premiere | 2011 | Berlin, Germany | |
Scandinavium | 2018 NHL Global Series | 2018 | Gothenburg, Sweden | |
Nokia Arena | 2022 NHL Global Series | 2022 | Tampere, Finland |
See also
- List of U.S. stadiums by capacity
- List of European ice hockey arenas
- List of current National Football League stadiums
- List of current Major League Baseball stadiums
- List of Major League Soccer stadiums
- List of National Basketball Association arenas
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